Bicyclists of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the 15th annual fundraiser that buys shoes for local kids. The ReidRide begins at 8 a.m. Aug. 10. Participants can choose an 8-mile family route or routes of 15 or 30 miles. Much of the ride is on Cardinal Greenway, but the routes also […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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10 years of fresh starts
For those struggling to cover the basics, something as simple as clean clothes can make a big difference. After helping local residents wash more than 41,000 loads of clothes and bedding, the Laundry Project is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. While marking that milestone, organizers also hope to collect more donations, which would allow […]
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Group: Graduates won’t get into state schools
Some state lawmakers and a music organization are urging Hoosiers to share concerns about the state’s proposed new high school diploma rules by Tuesday, July 30. State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) sponsored House Enrolled Act 1243 this year, which expanded Indiana Department of Education’s ability to design more flexible high school diploma requirements to consider […]
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Indiana Fever legend making local visit
A WNBA champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist will share an inspirational message at Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County’s annual Smart Futures Dinner. Tamika Catchings has agreed to be the guest speaker for the Oct. 10 fundraiser. Catchings, a University of Tennessee graduate, was the third pick in the 2001 WNBA draft. She retired […]
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Dublin mural volunteers help brighten county
Local communities soon will have 11 new murals, thanks to the Wayne County Mural Program Competition. One of those is a community mural, which was painted Saturday and Sunday on Dublin Community Club, 1764 S. Foundry Road, Cambridge City. The creation led by Joy Hernandez of Indianapolis brightens the gray building that’s home to Dublin’s […]
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4 Wayne County bands in contests’ Top 10
Two Wayne County bands again placed in the Top 5 during the second weekend of regional band contests leading to Indiana State Fair’s Band Day. Ten schools competed Friday, July 19, at Jay County Fairgrounds. Centerville finished second (66.175 points) to Muncie Central (68.425). Jay County was third (61.25); Winchester, fourth (57.85); and Yorktown, fifth […]
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Wayne County confronts ILEARN results
State testing results indicate that students in most Wayne County school districts are struggling with academic performance in English and math. While many performed close to Indiana’s statewide proficiency percentages, most districts demonstrated well below 50% proficiency. Only approximately 25% of students in the county’s largest school district are considered proficient. Indiana Department of Education […]
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Board hears financing option for demolition, tech needs
Centerville-Abington Community Schools conducted a preliminary hearing July 10 regarding financing to demolish its annex building and former administration office and to cover technology expenses. School officials closed the annex, where older Centerville-Abington Elementary students attended after new classrooms were added to the school building. Some board members had favored restoring the annex until learning […]
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Centerville schools promote 2 to principalships
Two educators familiar to Centerville-Abington Community Schools will lead Centerville Senior High and Rose Hamilton Elementary. On July 10, the school board promoted Brian Bellew, who had been Centerville Junior High principal, and Diana Hill, formerly Centerville-Abington Elementary assistant principal. Superintendent Mike McCoy said teachers already are expressing excitement about those hires. Two interview committees, composed […]
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Wi-fi coming to Cambridge City park
Cambridge City will add wi-fi at Creitz Park. Forward Wayne County will cover the $3,500 cost for installation; the town will pay monthly fees. Town officials said wi-fi makes it possible to add cameras at the park, which will soon include new playground equipment and a performance venue. Vandals damaged Christmas lights last year. It’s […]